Anyone use a gaming chair for work?

[Blippy]

Funk said:

Does the SL Titan not have adjustable lumbar? It's something I've appreciated having on the NC Black.

It does, but IMO it's a tiny range of adjustment and a bit useless. This is all opinion though - I'm sure it's fine for others. I use a small firm cushion even with the lumbar dialled up full. I am slightly decrepit though

[bodhi]

I have the same chair - I can confirm both armrests are the same height / position, and the lumbar adjustment works well.

If those aren't the case I'd suggest the chair wasn't assembled properly tbh.

[Blippy]

bodhi said:

If those aren't the case I'd suggest the chair wasn't assembled properly tbh.

Could well be, but I've had them off twice in search of any potential assembly error.

It's three bolts & washers either side. Short of under-tightening or having something shimmed between the armrests and the base, there's not much room for the sort of error that would cause a height difference

[8bit]

Losing the will to live with my Noble Epic chair, just not comfortable enough for me for a full day's work so it's getting sold. Now looking at alternatives, has anyone got any of the Boulies chairs, either the Master or Elite gaming chairs or the Effectual ergonomic chair? I'm about 6' 1" and a little over 15st.

[Zippee]

8bit said:

Losing the will to live with my Noble Epic chair, just not comfortable enough for me for a full day's work so it's getting sold. Now looking at alternatives, has anyone got any of the Boulies chairs, either the Master or Elite gaming chairs or the Effectual ergonomic chair? I'm about 6' 1" and a little over 15st.

3 years in now on my secret labs omega and I still love it. I WFH 4 days a week and all through lock down. It's also much more comfy for me than the expensive ergonomic things we have in our offices

[bodhi]

Zippee said:

3 years in now on my secret labs omega and I still love it. I WFH 4 days a week and all through lock down. It's also much more comfy for me than the expensive ergonomic things we have in our offices

Same here, in fact I've gone in about how comfy it is that often the wife's asked me to get her one. The bloody cheek asking for a 400 pound chair just because I forgot my driving license when we went to Tenerife for an exploring holiday.

Anyway her Mint Green Softweave Titan will be here later in the week....

[Griffith4ever]

Add me - Omega in napa leather. So comfortable. Trounces a Herman Miller Aero I used to have

[8bit]

That's great, but without wanting to sound rude or unappreciative I was asking about the Boulies chairs, not Secret Lab I'm well aware of SL but the prices are off-putting, hence looking at less expensive alternatives.

[Funk]

8bit said:

That's great, but without wanting to sound rude or unappreciative I was asking about the Boulies chairs, not Secret Lab I'm well aware of SL but the prices are off-putting, hence looking at less expensive alternatives.

The SL chairs and Noblechairs are the same under the badge anyway so if you don't like the Noblechairs Epic you won't like its SL equivalent either!

[8bit]

Funk said:

The SL chairs and Noblechairs are the same under the badge anyway so if you don't like the Noblechairs Epic you won't like its SL equivalent either!

Thanks for that, very useful. To add to this, while researching Boulies chairs I found myself watching an unboxing/review video of one of them. Many things about it are identical to my Noble Epic - same legs, gas lifter, backrest tilt mechanism (which is a serious flaw in the Noble), arms, toolkit and hardware etc. etc. so I'm ruling out the Boulies gaming chairs on the basis that they're also unlikely to be any better than the Epic.

I think I just don't get on with gaming chairs so am on the lookout for a decent ergonomic chair now.

[Griffith4ever]

8bit said:

I think I just don't get on with gaming chairs

Have you tried one? I ask because I think the "gaming" label is misleading. Mine is the most ergonomic chair I've ever sat in.

[8bit]

Griffith4ever said:

8bit said:

I think I just don't get on with gaming chairs

Have you tried one? I ask because I think the "gaming" label is misleading. Mine is the most ergonomic chair I've ever sat in.

I'm sitting on one right now... Noblechair Epic. Despite the racing-car seat design it's nothing like as hugging and supportive as it looks. The base is very flat and firm, feels like sitting on a wooden bench rather than a chair. By the end of the working day my thighs and arse are sore and stiff. The ergonomic office chair I had at my old job was way, way more comfortable for a full day than this thing.

If you mean have I sat in the SecretLab one you mention then no. I don't know anyone local who has one and I'm not prepared to take a punt of a few hundred quid (again) to try it out, especially not on the basis of the post above saying that SL and Noble are effectively the same other than the badge.

[Griffith4ever]

Well, that's suprising.

I have a history of back problems so am super picky. The SL Omega is a revalation.

Why not take a punt? You can always return within 14 days.

[Brainpox]

Not sure why you would expect a chair that looks like a race seat to be comfortable for sitting in for hours. Racing seats are to hold in you place when you're driving around a track. A desk chair you want to be able to change positions now and again.

Griffith4ever said:

Have you tried one? I ask because I think the "gaming" label is misleading. Mine is the most ergonomic chair I've ever sat in.

Gaming chairs aren't ergonomic. You might have one that is very comfortable for your frame and that is fine. But most gaming chairs use the same frame from the same factory in China and then have a different covering over the top.

SecretLabs might have their own factory in China but they're nothing special. Some people love them some hate them. They know their market. Not stting on them, a few friends have them, and am thinking of getting one myself, just want to point it out.

A common trait though is you can get a more comfortable/ergonomic chair for less money if you drop the 'gaming' tag from your search.

[8bit]

Griffith4ever said:

Well, that's suprising.

I have a history of back problems so am super picky. The SL Omega is a revalation.

Why not take a punt? You can always return within 14 days.

The issue with the Noble isn't my back (I'm prone to issues here too), it's the seat - far too firm and flat to be comfortable for prolonged periods. Fair point on the return policy but that doesn't eliminate the hassle factor I guess. If I this was my first gaming chair purchase I might go with it on that basis but if Noble and SL aren't that dissimilar then I guess I'm calling it a day with gaming chairs in general.

Brainpox said:

Not sure why you would expect a chair that looks like a race seat to be comfortable for sitting in for hours.

Because many reviews and posts in here said it was!

Brainpox said:

Gaming chairs aren't ergonomic. You might have one that is very comfortable for your frame and that is fine. But most gaming chairs use the same frame from the same factory in China and then have a different covering over the top.

So I think that's the thing, I may just be one of those for whom that standard issue base just doesn't work that well.

[Griffith4ever]

I do use the included lumbar support on mine, which is the "ergonomicy" bit I guess. and the neck/ head pillow. I also went for full real Napa leather which makes me feel extra special and wealthy. That must help surely ? :-)

[Pixelpeep Electric]

oooh thread bump...

just to update you - my secret labs omega is still going great, no signs of sagging, creasing etc.. still looks brand new - i've had it over 3 years now and spent a good part of covid on it !